Chrysanthemum named Rendu Gold

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Rendu Gold, bearing medium sized red/yellow blooms with a red center and a performance of fourteen days.

BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

The new plant of the present invention relates to the Chrysanthemumgenus.

ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE NEW PLANT

The new plant according to the present invention comprises a new anddistinct cultivar of chrysanthemum plant which is color mutant of aChrysanthemum named Rendez Vous. The new cultivar was discovered byMartinus van der Jagt at Paradijsweg 88, Ter Aar, Holland. The newcultivar has been asexually reproduced by cuttings at the same location,and has been found to retain its distinctive characteristics throughsuccessive propagations.

SUMMARY OF THE NEW PLANT

The present invention is a new and distinct variety of Chrysanthemum ofa medium sized bloom and red/yellow color.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar is shown in theaccompanying drawings, the color being as nearly true as possible withcolor photographs of this type.

Sheet 1 shows the full bloom of the new cultivar;

Sheet 2 shows various stages of bloom of the new cultivar; and

Sheet 3 shows the foliage of the new cultivar.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW PLANT

This new variety of chrysanthemum is of the botanical classificationChrysanthemum morifolium, named Rendu Gold. When grown in the vicinityof Ter Aar, Holland, it has a response time of approximately eight (8)weeks. This new variety produces medium sized yellow blooms with a redcenter and having a performance of fourteen days. This new variety ofchrysanthemum has been found to retain its distinctive characteristicsthroughout successive propagations and may be planted under conventionalgreenhouse conditions in Holland between weeks fifty-thirty six (50-36).

The following is a description of the plant and characteristics thatdistinguish it over related known varieties and its antecedents:

Botanical classification: Chrysanthemum morifolium.

Bud:

Size.--Large (cross section: 1.5 cm height: 1.5 cm).

Form.--Round and flat.

Outside color.--Orange red 31 A.

Bloom:

Size.--Medium.

Fully expanded.6.5-7 cm.

Borne.--Several.

Stems.--Strong.

Form.--Decorative.

Permanence.--Appr. 14 days (at 18°-20° C.).

Color:

Center of flower (Disk Floret).--Orange red 34 A.

Base of petals.--Orange red 34 A.

Inside of petals.--Orange 25 B.

Reverse of petals.--Orange 25 B.

Outer petals.--Yellow orange 21 A.

Tonality from a distance.--A yellow decorative with a red center.

Discoloration.--May discolor to yellow orange 21 C at maturity.

Petals:

Texture.--Upperside: Smooth. Underside: Smooth.

Number.13 (Excluding red center part) approx. 85-95.

Cross-section.--Inner petals:convex. Outer petals:concave.

Arrangement.--Imbricated.

Persistence.--Normal.

Fragrance.--Typical Chrysanthemum.

Reproductive organs:

Stamens.--Some in the petals. Length: 3 mm.

Pollen.--None.

Styles.--Some, yellow, thin Length: 3 mm.

Stigmas.--Yellow, width approx. 0.5 mm.

Ovaries.--Enclosed in calyx.

Plant:

Form.--Spray mum meant for erect culture. Herbaceous.

Growth.--Medium to vigorous.

Height.--95-100 cm.

Peduncle.--Near the top: 12 cm. Near the middle: 15 cm. Near the bottom:20 cm.

Internodes.--2.5-3 cm.

Flowering Response.--Eight weeks.

Foliage:

Color.--Upperside: Green 136 A. Underside: Greyed green 189 A.

Size.--Large. Length: 14 cm. Width: 10.5 cm.

Quantity.--35.

Shape.--Oval, undulated.

Texture.--Uppperside: Smooth. Underside: Smooth.

Ribs and Veins.--Ribs normally developed; veins not so well developed.Upperside: Ribs clearly marked, veins normally marked. Underside: Ribsclearly marked, veins not marked.

Edge.--Some crenation.

In the description above, color references are made to the "R.H.S.Colour Chart" issued by The Royal Horticultural Society, in associationwith The Flower Council of Holland, Edition February 1986.

What is claimed:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum namedRendu Gold, as described and illustrated in the foregoing specificationand accompanying drawings.